On what would have been the first day of the Grand National festival Aintree racecourse have announced that they will offer 10,000 tickets to key workers.
It is understood that the tickets will be offered to both NHS staff and care workers.
The festival was cancelled this year due to the Coronavirus crisis however the Aintree team took to social media to announce 2021 dates.
The day, which is due to take place on Thursday 8th April 2021, will also be re-named Liverpool’s NHS Day in honour of the dedicated NHS staff and volunteers across Merseyside who are working tirelessly to care for COVID-19 patients.
“We understand just how hard NHS and professional carers are working right now and this is our way of showing our gratitude,” said director Dickon White.
As well as NHS staff, the Jockey Club says it will ensure professional carers from the social care sector will also benefit from the initiative.
Jan Ledward, chief officer at NHS Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “Across local health and care, staff are working tirelessly to keep services running and give people the care they need, often in the face of significant challenges.
“Whether in GP practices, hospitals, community and mental health services, care homes, social care – or the many other areas that make up our local system – teams are showing incredible resilience and dedication. We’re delighted to see this enormous effort recognised.”